Contaminant loss estimates from modelling aiming to capture the diversity of New Zealand pastoral farms have proved to be a fair match to real word dairy farm measurements, adding a…
There is a public perception in New Zealand of a deep and antagonistic chasm between rural and urban New Zealanders, supported by stories in media and politics. However, according to…
The West Coast of the South Island has one of the most rugged, but beautiful, landscapes the country has to offer. Extreme weather events are common, including extended periods of…
Farming the hill country has some unique challenges, particularly when it comes to establishing and maintaining pasture in areas too steep for machinery. Deferred grazing is a popular technique for…
How can catchment groups be supported and encouraged to protect and enhance local waterways? Please join Jim Sinner, social science manager at Cawthron Institute and lead of the New Models…
Feed shortages and winter grazing woes had Sarah O’Connell from The AgriBusiness Group contemplating what alternative tools could help farmers navigate winter. Talking about feed shortages at a winter seminar,…
Our Land and Water joined E Tipu: Boma NZ Agri Summit as a channel partner. The two-day event aimed to contribute to meaningful sector change by connecting growers, innovators, youth, changemakers, technologists,…
Dairy farmers have reduced their use of nitrogen (N) fertiliser in line with the recently imposed 190 kg/ha/year limit, a recently completed study shows. While that has reduced the amount…
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To understand what mosaics are and how different mosaics could be applied to deliver land-use change that maximises profit and minimises nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), new Our Land and…
Regenerative farming practices could increase native biodiversity on New Zealand farms, finds a report released today. It is highly likely that adopting five specific regenerative farming practices will increase native…